Western Alliance Bank
Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance
Western Alliance Bank, Westlake Village, California, United States, 91361
Job Title:
Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance
Location: CA - Westlake Village
What you'll do: The Corporate Governance team is situated within the Corporate Strategy organization and provides support for the AmeriHome Executive Committee's oversight and governance activities. Corporate Governance also performs a range of oversight and support functions designed to promote control effectiveness, reduce operational risk, and optimize audit and exam outcomes. The EVP, Corporate Governance will lead the AmeriHome Corporate Governance team which coordinates and monitors audit, governance, enterprise risk, and related activities within AmeriHome operating units.
The EVP, Corporate Governance also works closely with risk partners and teams at AmeriHome's parent company, Western Alliance Bank (WAB). This position offers an opportunity to work in one of the country's largest and most successful residential mortgage companies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leading talent in a fast paced and friendly environment and can look forward to a progressive career path and continued professional growth.
Audit and Exam Coordination
Supervise audit and exam coordination for investor, regulatory, and other third-party exams, as well as internal audits and second line testing in all areas of AmeriHome's operations Ensure appropriate managers and internal subject matter experts are engaged with each audit/exam and that all deadlines are completed on time Oversee the management of evidence requests and review materials for completeness and appropriateness Maintain master tracking schedule for one-time and recurring exams
Issues Management
Assist in the development of management action plans and monitor control remediation Oversee the tracking and reporting on open issues and remediation status in partnership with WAB's Business Controls Testing (BCT) team Address issue escalations with AMH and WAB second line of defense teams and Internal Audit
Enterprise Risk Initiatives
Coordinate engagement between WAB's risk units and AmeriHome business managers to ensure appropriate participation in and completion by AmeriHome of all bank requirements including the annual Business Continuity Management (BCM) lifecycle Ensure compliance with WAB's risk policies, including the Model Risk Management and Critical Spreadsheet policies Oversee and facilitate coordination with WAB's Business Controls Testing (BCT) team to ensure the Risk and Control Inventories (RCIs) are accurate, up to date, and compliant with WAB standards Manage risk and control assessments and ensure timely completion Identify control gaps and oversee the development or remediation of controls Support selected third-party risk management activities Manage or coordinate special projects as directed by the MD, Corporate Strategy and members of the AmeriHome Executive Committee
Governance
Coordinate committee approvals; maintain and update charters, trading authorities, and related documents Oversee annual policy updates; monitor procedures status and review content quality and compliance Develop and maintain management reporting for the Governance team Coordinate AmeriHome participation in Western Alliance committees
Manage, mentor, train, and develop Corporate Governance team members Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required What you'll need: Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or relevant certification a plus Minimum 15+ years working in the financial services industry At least seven (7) years audit experience, including supervision or management of audits and development of audit programs; additional experience in governance or risk oversight a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and produce quality presentations for management and committees Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing within a fast-paced environment Ability to assess issues, propose viable solutions, and drive implementation Experience with financial services regulatory requirements Ability to request and/or collect relevant information, identify potential exposures/gaps, summarize conclusions, construct recommendations, present recommendations, collaborate on the design/testing/implementation of controls, and evaluate control performance Leadership ability and integrity Strong relationship management skills, ability to influence outcomes, and communicate strategic vision Benefits you'll love: We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! About the company: AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Western Alliance Bancorporation
Location: CA - Westlake Village
What you'll do: The Corporate Governance team is situated within the Corporate Strategy organization and provides support for the AmeriHome Executive Committee's oversight and governance activities. Corporate Governance also performs a range of oversight and support functions designed to promote control effectiveness, reduce operational risk, and optimize audit and exam outcomes. The EVP, Corporate Governance will lead the AmeriHome Corporate Governance team which coordinates and monitors audit, governance, enterprise risk, and related activities within AmeriHome operating units.
The EVP, Corporate Governance also works closely with risk partners and teams at AmeriHome's parent company, Western Alliance Bank (WAB). This position offers an opportunity to work in one of the country's largest and most successful residential mortgage companies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leading talent in a fast paced and friendly environment and can look forward to a progressive career path and continued professional growth.
Audit and Exam Coordination
Supervise audit and exam coordination for investor, regulatory, and other third-party exams, as well as internal audits and second line testing in all areas of AmeriHome's operations Ensure appropriate managers and internal subject matter experts are engaged with each audit/exam and that all deadlines are completed on time Oversee the management of evidence requests and review materials for completeness and appropriateness Maintain master tracking schedule for one-time and recurring exams
Issues Management
Assist in the development of management action plans and monitor control remediation Oversee the tracking and reporting on open issues and remediation status in partnership with WAB's Business Controls Testing (BCT) team Address issue escalations with AMH and WAB second line of defense teams and Internal Audit
Enterprise Risk Initiatives
Coordinate engagement between WAB's risk units and AmeriHome business managers to ensure appropriate participation in and completion by AmeriHome of all bank requirements including the annual Business Continuity Management (BCM) lifecycle Ensure compliance with WAB's risk policies, including the Model Risk Management and Critical Spreadsheet policies Oversee and facilitate coordination with WAB's Business Controls Testing (BCT) team to ensure the Risk and Control Inventories (RCIs) are accurate, up to date, and compliant with WAB standards Manage risk and control assessments and ensure timely completion Identify control gaps and oversee the development or remediation of controls Support selected third-party risk management activities Manage or coordinate special projects as directed by the MD, Corporate Strategy and members of the AmeriHome Executive Committee
Governance
Coordinate committee approvals; maintain and update charters, trading authorities, and related documents Oversee annual policy updates; monitor procedures status and review content quality and compliance Develop and maintain management reporting for the Governance team Coordinate AmeriHome participation in Western Alliance committees
Manage, mentor, train, and develop Corporate Governance team members Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required What you'll need: Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or relevant certification a plus Minimum 15+ years working in the financial services industry At least seven (7) years audit experience, including supervision or management of audits and development of audit programs; additional experience in governance or risk oversight a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and produce quality presentations for management and committees Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing within a fast-paced environment Ability to assess issues, propose viable solutions, and drive implementation Experience with financial services regulatory requirements Ability to request and/or collect relevant information, identify potential exposures/gaps, summarize conclusions, construct recommendations, present recommendations, collaborate on the design/testing/implementation of controls, and evaluate control performance Leadership ability and integrity Strong relationship management skills, ability to influence outcomes, and communicate strategic vision Benefits you'll love: We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! About the company: AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Western Alliance Bancorporation